Mental Health Counselor II

Pay Range : $23-26 / Hourly Depending on Experience, Licenses, and Degree Qualifications.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Mental Health counselor is responsible for providing counseling for individuals, families, and groups along with facilitating community mental health literacy groups. This position will also be responsible for community and staff education presentations on mental health topics.

This position will receive a minimum of 3 weeks Paid-Time Off, Holiday Pay, Full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, a Retirement 403(b) pension plan upon eligibility and a Free YMCA Membership.

OUR CULTURE :

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs initial evaluations or in-takes of client needs and develops customized treatment plans.
• Evaluates clients through conversations, interviews, and observations to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of client’s needs.
• Develops a treatment plan that may include counseling, medication, or other services.
• Works with the client to set goals and discuss a treatment plan. Considers internal and external resources in the development of the treatment plan.
• Must be comfortable with building personal relationships and dedicated to helping others. Must be empathetic, compassionate, encouraging, supportive of clients.
• Helps clients discuss experiences and emotions to help them through challenges and life events.
• Guides clients with a variety of issues such as substance abuse, bullying, anger management, depression, relationships, stress, and suicide
• Educates the clients on strategies and coping skills.
• Monitors client progress and modifies their treatment plans as needed.
• Refers to or coordinates with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and other community resources to provide clients with needed services.
• Records the client’s progress and changes their treatment plan when needed.
• Completes and maintains documentation according to grant, organizational, and state guidelines. Performs administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and billing clients.
• Maintains good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community.
• Attends continuing education courses and workshops to maintain professional competence and stay up to date on developments in the field of counseling
• Creates and delivers educational presentations on mental health topics to staff and community members (all ages) about topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills, or breaking the stigma of mental health.
• Create sand delivers mental health literacy curriculum to deliver in group settings in schools, YMCAs, or other community locations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

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